September 1999
Test your knowledge of the code, by taking E.T.E.'s code quiz.
There are 10 questions, which are multiple choice.
Based on the 1999 Code Book.
Question #1:
The space equal to the width and depth of the equipment and extending from
the floor to a height of ___ feet above the equipment or to the structural ceiling,
whichever is lower, shall be dedicated to the electrical installation.
(A) 3 feet
(B) 6 feet
(C) 12 feet
(D) 25 feet
Question #2:
For termination provisions for equipment for circuits rated 100 amps or less ____ shall be
used for the ampacity of the conductor sized used.
(A) 60° C
(B) 75° C
(C) 90° C
Question #3:
In a commercial lease space is it necessary to install a GFCI Receptacle in the kitchen
for the protection of personnel?
(A) Yes
(B) No
Question #4:
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) shall l be a requirement in year 2002?
(A) True
(B) False
Question #5:
In dwelling units, at least one wall receptacle shall be installed
in bathrooms within ___ inches of the outside edge of each sink. The
receptacle outlet shall be located on a wall that is adjacent to the sink location.
(A) 18 inches
(B) 24 inches
(C) 36 inches
(D) 48 inches
Question #6:
Can a single family dwelling be fed with a 60 amp 3 wire service?
(A) Yes
(B) No
Question #7:
Service laterals that are not encased in concrete and that are buried 18 inches or
more below grade level shall have their location identified by a warning ribbon that is
placed in the trench at least ___ inches above the underground installation.
(A) 3 inches
(B) 6 inches
(C) 9 inches
(D)12 inches
Question #8:
Can raceways, cable assemblies, boxes, cabinets and fittings be secured to
ceiling support wires?
(A) Yes
(B)
No
Question #9:
Metal raceways, cable armor, and other metal enclosures for conductors shall be
metallicaly joined together into a continous electric conductor and shall be connected to
all boxes, fittings, and cabinets so as to provide effective electrical continuity. Now
knowing all of this is it necessary to make short sections of raceways used to provide
support or protection of cable assemblies from physical damage electrically continous?
(A) Yes
(B) No
Question #10:
Where the opening to an outlet, junction, or switch point is less than 8 inches in any
dimension, each conductor shall be long enough to extend at least ___ inches outside the
opening.
(A) 3 inches
(B) 6 inches
(C) 9 inches
(D) 12 inches
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